Aftermath of a wreck that killed three Euless teenagers on Monday, July 28, 2013 outside of Albuquerque, NM. Texas A&M DL Polo Manukainiu died in the accident during the trip home from Utah. Manukainiu graduated in 2012 and went to Texas A&M to play football, where he redshirted as a freshman.

Teammates and mentors of Texas A&M's Polo Manukainiu and Utah's Gaius "Keio" Vaenuku, as well as friends of Lolo Uhatafe, share their sentiments over the news of their deaths.

From statements

Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M head football coach: “We lost a terrific young man. Polo was loved by his teammates and coaches. Anyone who came in contact with him was struck by his sense of humor and smile. My heart aches for his mom and family members.”

Kyle Whittingham, Utah head football coach: “Everyone who knew Gaius is heartbroken today. He was the kind of young man who lit up a room and his future in football and life had no boundaries. Words cannot express our devastation over the loss of Gaius. This is a sad day not only for University of Utah football, but for everyone whose lives Gaius crossed or would have crossed but for this tragedy. Our hearts go out to Gaius’ and Salesi’s families, and to the Texas A&M coaches and players. We are praying for the speedy recovery of Salesi and his father.”

Mike Harris, Euless Trinity principal, on Manukainiu and Vaenuku: "Great personalities. Not only were they physically bigger than life, but so were their personalities. They were loved and adored. They were kids you loved to send out as ambassadors for Trinity High School. We took as much pride in their being Trinity graduates as they did from being Trinity grads."

From Twitter

Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M quarterback (@JManziel2): "Heart hurts waking up to news about Polo.. I think I speak for everyone on our team when I say we love you brother you will be missed."

Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head football coach and former Texas A&M offensive coordinator (@TTUKingsbury): My thoughts and prayers go out to Polo's family and friends. An incredible young man gone way too soon. RIP Polo.

Tim DeRuyter, former Texas A&M defensive coordinator (@TimDeRuyter): Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Polo Manukainiu. Such a tragedy. #CherishTimeWhileWeHaveIt

Soni Kinikini, Utah teammate (@sONI_kINIKINi): "My prayers n condolences goes out 2 all those who mourn this day 4 the lost of loved 1s. May our father in heaven comfort those at this time"

Gary Patterson, TCU head football coach (@TCUCoachP): "Our hearts at TCU go out to the families of these great young men of the Euless Trinity family!"

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